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| HT/WT: 6-3, 207 lbs |
| Birthplace: Karlstad, Sweden |
| Age: 29 |
| Experience: 10 |
| Shoots: Left |
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| Regular Season | 5 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 20:06 | 10 |
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Notches two assists in win
Eriksson Ek recorded two assists, including one on the power play, and fired three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Capitals.
Eriksson Ek was able to shake off an injury scare from Thursday's game in time to suit up Sunday. He's earned three goals and four assists during his active five-game point streak, which is his longest of the season. The veteran center is up to five tallies, nine helpers, 53 shots, 20 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 16 contests.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Set to play Sunday
Eriksson Ek (undisclosed) is expected to play against Washington on Sunday, per Joe Smith of The Athletic.
Eriksson Ek returned to the ice for Saturday's practice after getting banged up in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders. He has produced five goals, 12 points, 50 shots on net, 20 hits and five blocked shots in 15 appearances this season.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Being evaluated Friday
Eriksson Ek is being evaluated by team doctors Friday after sustaining an apparent injury during Thursday's loss to the Islanders, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
While the exact nature and severity of Eriksson Ek's injury aren't yet clear, his status for Sunday's game against the Capitals appears to be up in the air. The 29-year-old has had a solid start to the 2026-27 campaign, recording five goals, seven assists, 20 hits, 10 PIM and five blocked shots while averaging 20:08 of ice time. A better idea of Eriksson Ek's status for Sunday's matchup could come into focus based on whether he participates in Saturday's practice session.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Tallies on power play in win
Eriksson Ek scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Mammoth.
Eriksson Ek has three goals and five assists over his last seven games, getting on the scoresheet in all but one of them. The 29-year-old center continues to be a steady source of offense, offering a gritty net-front presence to complement Kirill Kaprizov's elite shot on the first line and top power-play unit. Eriksson Ek is at four goals, seven helpers, 47 shots on net, 18 hits and a plus-8 rating through 14 appearances this season.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Goal, assist in Saturday's win
Eriksson scored a goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Kraken.
Eriksson Ek earned his second multi-point outing of the season in this win. He's earned two goals and four helpers over his last five outings to help overcome a slow start to the year. The 29-year-old center is up to three goals, six assists, 38 shots on net, 15 hits, six PIM and a plus-8 rating over 12 appearances. As long as he stays healthy, Eriksson Ek can contribute both with offense and physical play in a top-six role.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Nets opening goal
Eriksson Ek scored a goal on eight shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Eriksson Ek has a goal and three assists during his three-game point streak. His eight shots Tuesday were a season high for the center, who has looked much comfortable since he joined the top line with Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy. On the year, Eriksson Ek has two goals, five assists, 33 shots, 14 hits, six PIM and a plus-6 rating over 10 appearances.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Sends two assists
Eriksson Ek notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added three shots on net and four hits in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Blues.
This was the first multi-point effort of the season for Eriksson Ek. The 29-year center has earned four points over his last four games, coinciding with a move to the top line. He's at one goal, four assists, 23 shots on net, 12 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over eight appearances. While he's a few rungs below elite, Eriksson Ek offers well-rounded production for fantasy when he's at his best.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Fills empty net
Eriksson Ek scored an empty-net goal on three shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Eriksson Ek's empty-netter was his first goal of the season. The 29-year-old has filled his usual top-six role, but the offense has been a little slow to come for him. He's at three points, 17 shots on net, seven hits, six PIM and a plus-5 rating through six appearances. Eriksson Ek carries some injury risk, but fantasy managers should be patient with him as he gets his 2026-27 campaign on track, as he also has 50-point potential with decent all-around production.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Healthy ahead of training camp
Eriksson Ek (heel) has skated hard recently and is healthy ahead of training camp, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports Friday.
Eriksson Ek missed the Wild's final five postseason games due to a heel injury, but he's back with the team ahead of training camp. Eriksson Ek appeared in 70 regular-season matchups last year, recording 19 goals, 32 assists, 106 hits, 34 blocked shots and 32 PIM while averaging 19:05 of ice time.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Won't travel to Colorado
Eriksson Ek (lower body) will not join the team for Game 5 in Colorado on Wednesday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek will be sidelined for his fifth straight game due to his lingering lower-body injury. The fact that the 29-year-old center isn't even traveling with the team doesn't bode well for his availability for Game 6 back in Minnesota either. If the Swede does return, it figures to be in a top-six role.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Not playing Monday
Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play against Colorado on Monday in Game 4, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek didn't participate in Monday's optional morning skate and will miss his fourth straight game. Despite being listed as day-to-day, it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. He has contributed three goals, five points, 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and 15 hits in six appearances this postseason.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Unavailable Saturday
Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't play against Colorado on Saturday in Game 3, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek is dealing with a day-to-day injury, but he didn't participate in Saturday's morning skate and will miss his third straight game. It remains unclear when he will be available to return to the lineup. He has generated three goals, five points, 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and 15 hits across six appearances this postseason.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: In contention Saturday
Eriksson EK (lower body) hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's Game 3 clash with Colorado, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
Eriksson Ek has been out of action for both games of the Wild's second-round series due to his lower-body issue. In six games against the Stars in the first round, the 29-year-old center notched three goals and two assists, including a pair of power-play markers. If Eriksson Ek is given the green light to play in Game 3, he should reclaim a spot in the top six in addition to seeing power-play minutes.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Out for first two games of Round 2
Eriksson Ek (lower body) will miss the first two games of Minnesota's second-round series against Colorado, according to Michael Russo of The Athletic on Sunday.
The Wild play in Game 1 against the Avalanche on Sunday, but Eriksson Ek didn't accompany his teammates on the road trip. However, the team is hopeful that Eriksson Ek can return for Game 3 on Saturday. He had three goals, five points, 24 shots on net and 15 hits in six games during Minnesota's first-round series win over Dallas.
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Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek: Questionable for Sunday
Eriksson Ek (lower body) is questionable for Game 1 against Colorado on Sunday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.
It's unclear if Eriksson Ek will travel with his teammates ahead of Minnesota's Round 2 series opener against the Avalanche. He fell awkwardly into the boards in Game 6 against Dallas on Thursday, but he managed to return to the contest. However, he didn't participate in Saturday's practice.
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